Farming machinery engineering
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC04BA70011 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Ylinen, Hannu |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, student will know how to:
- explain the structure, function and design of the more common farming machinery.
- explain the distinctive technology associated with farming machinery.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Tractors: structures, features, engines, steering devices, transmissions, brakes, tyres, attaching machinery, and hydraulics
- Combine harvesters: harvesting and threshing mechanisms, separators and conveyors, power transmission and utilising electronics
- Soil cultivators, hoppers and fertilizer spreaders, plant protection sprays, bailers and feed machines
Recommended or Required Reading
- Field-related publications and literature
- Lecturer's material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Group work
- Independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Examination and exercises: 70/30
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